US Bridges

County Road over N Branch Turtle River

Poor

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 2 West 3 South of Orr · Structure no. 000000018108101

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over N Branch Turtle River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road over N Branch Turtle River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesN Branch Turtle River
Location2 West 3 South of Orr
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.05132, -97.73065
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over N Branch Turtle River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over N Branch Turtle River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over N Branch Turtle River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Road over N Branch Turtle River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over N Branch Turtle River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.